Series synopsis
Draw the Line is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Hunan Television on September 19, 2022. It ended on October 11, 2022. It was created by Liu Guotong. It stars Jin Dong, Cheng Yi, Cai Wenjing and Wang Xiuzhu.
Three generations of judges—mentor Zhang Weimin, his apprentices Fang Yuan and Song Yufei, and Fang Yuan’s protégé Zhou Yi’an—navigate shifting roles in China’s courts. When young Supreme Court cadre Ye Xin arrives, their intertwined journeys highlight the challenges of justice, morality, and humanity while upholding the tradition of guidance and dedication to the law.
Premise
Three generations of judges—mentor Zhang Weimin, his apprentices Fang Yuan and Song Yufei, and Fang Yuan’s protégé Zhou Yi’an—navigate shifting roles in China’s courts. When young Supreme Court cadre Ye Xin arrives, their intertwined journeys highlight the challenges of justice, morality, and humanity while upholding the tradition of guidance and dedication to the law.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jin Dong as Fang Yuan
- Cheng Yi as Zhou Yian
- Cai Wenjing as Ye Xin
- Wang Xiuzhu as Song Yufei
- Zeng Mengxue as Zhong Yuanyuan
- Kaavie Wong as Xu Tian
- Wang Yinan as Wang Xiufang
- Zhao Ziqi as Li Xiaole
Supporting cast
- Wang Shasha as Shu Su
- Wu Yang as Li Fangning
- Cheng Yi as Qin Ling
- Zhang Yuqi as Tang Xiaoyun
Guest cast
- Lin Peng as Director Chou
- Yu Weini as Ni Rui
- Li Dong as Xiong Daguo
- Wang Runze as Lei Xingyu
- Wang Peilu as Qiao Dazhuang
- Yan Jingyao as Han Jie's Mother
- Sun Qiang as Bi Liang
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 40 | September 19, 2022 | October 11, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 19, 2022 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 19, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 19, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hunan Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 19, 2022 |
| Last aired | October 11, 2022 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |